Zsolt Bauer je brenč menadžer za Evropu – Projekat klimatske realnosti u Mađarskoj. U intervjuu, g. Bauer ističe da kao društvo mi moramo da preusmjerimo razmišljanje i akciju prema promeni statusa kvo od gasova staklene bašte do obnovljive energije. U tom smislu, g. Bauer ističe da mi kao društvo svakog dana zagađujemo našu sredinu sa 110 miliona tona gasova staklene bašte, što je jednako 400 hiljada nuklearnih bombi poput onih u Hirošimi. Stoga, moramo preduzeti mjere i promjeniti način života koji imamo, jer u narednih 50 godina možda nećemo biti tu gde jesmo jer će sve biti prekriveno morem. Stoga, zatvaranje elektrana i rudnika uglja, tako da pružimo tranziciju za one koji su pod stresom da će izgubiti posao, je rješenje koje uvijek treba da imamo u vidu. Tako im pomažemo da transformišu svoje poslove koji potencijalno mogu biti povezani sa obnovljivom energijom i možemo poboljšati naše živote u budućnosti.

Furthermore, Mr. Bauer states that saving energy is one of the main actions that we can take, however, we are all citizens and as such we all have voting power. We have the right to vote for politicians, thus, we need to pressure them to have a plan for renewable energy and dealing with climate change. He believes that if we are always asking our politicians how we can solve this problem, after a while they have to change the way they develop messages and make decisions. 

Finally, Mr. Bauer says that in Central-eastern Europe and Central Europe, the lifestyle that people are used to living until now is a big challenge that we need to surpass. Our homes are not isolated properly, our energy systems are outdated, out attitude and behavior is not up to 21st Century. Thus, we need to reconsider our lifestyle and how we consume, not only energy but also the food that we eat. If we turn away from this trend of fast fashion it means that we are changing the attitude and as individuals, we can contribute to the solution as well. Subsequently, Mr. Bauer considers that we need to understand that there is life beyond coal and fossil fuels. Countries like Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro need to work towards shifting this attitude as such, turned into a future from “black” to “green.” This would give an opportunity to the development of eco-tourism and thus, attract visitors from Western Europe and from the world to visit the countries and show environmental values.  

Interview with Zsolt Bauer 

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